GIVEAWAY UMAREX ARISBER ELITE 2 + $250 VIKTOS GIFTCARD Close (Photo courtesy Jay Langston) While many were still learning about COVID, responsible gun owners in California were immediately stripped of their rights. The U.S. District Court for Central District of California heard a case in this matter. The court rejected claims Ventura and L.A. County’s coronavirus orders closing gun shops, ammo shops and gun ranges infringed the Second Amendment. A recent 9th Circuit federal appeals court ruling has declared the COVID gun store closings unconstitutional. RELATED STORY: First-time gun buyers describe the process and purchases during COVID-19 9th Circuit Court finds COVID gun store closures unconstitutional. In March 2020, Ventura and Los Angeles imposed a number of restrictions and stay-at-home orders. All non-essential businesses were subject to the 48-day order, which included gun stores, ammunition shops and firing ranges. Gun-rights advocacy groups like the Second Amendment Foundation filed suit, arguing that the orders were not constitutional. The bans were not blocked by the U.S. District Court for Central District of California. The groups appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The prohibitions were lifted, but the Appellate Court ruled that the cases were not abandoned because the plaintiffs were seeking no damages. The 9th Circuit Court’s Opinion in McDougall, County of Ventura makes it clear that this is an issue under the Second Amendment. Judge VanDyke stated in the ruling, “[T]he right for the people to keep an Arms,’ U.S. Cont. amend. If the government can ban all firearms or ammunition from being acquired, II means nothing. This is what happened in this case. He also clarifies that there was not enough evidence to support such actions. “The County did not provide any evidence or justification to allow bicycles to be purchased and delivered. However, firearms could not be picked up at the storefront. This is also true for outdoor activities like walking, biking, and golfing. However, outdoor shooting range proficiency was prohibited. The County simply has not provided any evidence to justify its actions. Judge Kleinfeld stated that neither a pandemic nor war can wipe out the Constitution. However, there is no way to reverse the damage done. This will hopefully set a precedent for the future. The worst is over, so this won’t be an issue in future. It is nice to know that this ruling has been made, in case there are any other attempts to “public safety.” Sign up for the Personal Defense World newsletter today! Sign up to our newsletter. I have read and understood the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and I hereby accept them. Athlon may collect, store, process, and transfer my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data for the purpose of signing me up for the email newsletter. Up Next KelTec goes to SHOT, with its first 9mm Striker Fire Pistol-the P15. This announcement comes just in time for SHOT Show. VIDEO: The RIA USA VRF14 Semi-Automatic Shotgun in 5+1 12-Gauge. VIDEO : The Benjamin Gunnar High-Capacity Air Rifle. If you like subcompact concealed carry pistols, then you should be familiar with KelTec. We now have the convenience of a subcompact pistol made of polymer. KelTec also entered SHOT Show with the P15, its first 9mm striker fire pistol. The […] lauds the KelTec P15 StrikerFire 9mm Pistol
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